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December 17, 2020
The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA), a public-private partnership established by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture, is excited to announce the first grants awarded by the consortium. Collectively, these grants protect live-saving medications for human use, track antibiotic resistance in swine and increase knowledge of a harmful cattle disease.
Maintaining the efficacy of antibiotics is a complex issue affecting both human and animal health. The responsible use of antibiotics is a top priority for livestock producers. FFAR established ICASA in 2019 with an initial $7.5 million investment to fund research that promotes targeted antibiotic use, advances animal health and welfare and increases transparency in food production practices. The private sector is matching FFAR’s investment for a total $15 million investment in antibiotic stewardship research.
I am impressed with the scale of these projects, which contribute to the consortium’s goals of advancing the judicious use of antimicrobials and understanding the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance on-farm. The potential impact of the research, conducted in collaboration with commercial livestock producers and veterinary providers, is substantial. Tim Kurt, DVM Scientific Program Director, October 2016- September 2022 Advanced Animal Systems
I am impressed with the scale of these projects, which contribute to the consortium’s goals of advancing the judicious use of antimicrobials and understanding the occurrence of antimicrobial resistance on-farm. The potential impact of the research, conducted in collaboration with commercial livestock producers and veterinary providers, is substantial.
ICASA awarded funds to the following grantees for their bold research advancing antimicrobial stewardship:
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The International Consortium for Antimicrobial Stewardship in Agriculture (ICASA) is a public-private partnership created by the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) to advance research on antimicrobial stewardship in animal agriculture. ICASA’s research promotes the judicious use of antibiotics, advances animal health and wellness and increases transparency in food production practices.
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